A squirrel fur coat will be a great addition to a women's wardrobe. Such a product is not only attractive in appearance, but also in ease. Recently, squirrel fur coats are rarely found on the market or in a specialized store, most often this unusual fur is used when sewing designer outerwear. But, nevertheless, it is not difficult to purchase such a fur coat, and its cost will be quite acceptable.
Features
Squirrel skins are very fragile and delicate, so they must be handled with extreme care. Most often, fur coats are sewn “on the way out”, because with daily wear, the product will not last long. With proper handling, a stylish outfit will delight your mistress for 2-3 years.
In severe frost, squirrel outerwear is not recommended to wear, because the fur is quite thin, and has insufficient heat-saving properties. An exception would be lined products that provide protection from the cold.
As you know, the squirrel changes its fur depending on the season, for example, in the summer it is shorter, less frequent and harder, and in the cold season there are thick downfills, the coat lengthens and becomes soft to the touch. It is winter fur that is most often used for sewing fur coats, and the ridge is the most valuable part of the skin. Due to the high plasticity of the material, it is not difficult for designers to create products of various shapes.
Models
Fur coats from squirrel, as well as from fur of other animals, are presented in a huge variety of styles. They are short and long, loose and fitted, straight and flared, with traditional and shortened sleeves.
The most popular models today are:
- classically with a straight cut;
- trapezoidal or with an A-shaped silhouette;
- fitted, with a belt and a magnificent collar;
- neat short fur coats;
- short jacket-jacket;
- Cape or loose poncho.
Squirrel fur is well combined with the skins of other animals, so when sewing fur coats it is often combined with a fox, marten, raccoon, mink and lynx. For example, the main part of the clothes is made of squirrel, and other fur is used to trim the collar and sleeves.
Length
If before the fur coats mainly had the length “on the floor”, today the most common are the midi models. The hem of such products is located above the knee, but at the same time completely covers the hips.
Of the squirrel skins, very rarely long models are sewn, because they will be not only impractical, but also very expensive. Such fur products can mainly be seen on the catwalk, during the display of couture masterpieces.
Short coats, which also have ¾ sleeves, are also very popular, they are also called "auto-ice". They differ in practicality, convenience and ease, in addition, such models are worn much longer than long ones.
Color
Many consumers believe that the squirrel coat has a red color, due to the association with the character of fiction. But in fact, the fur of the animal can have a different color - gray, chocolate, black, red, dirty white, etc.
The rarest skins, and therefore the most expensive, have a silver-blue hue. The variety of tones is explained by the breed of squirrel and the season of the year.
Squirrel fur lends itself to dyeing, so on sale you can see fur coats of unnatural tones, for example, red, green or blue.
Despite the presence of extravagant models, the skins of animals often lighten or give them a darker color to emphasize the natural beauty. The procedure is performed using natural dyes that do not affect the quality of the fur, so it retains its luster and softness.
How much is?
The cost of fur coats from squirrel fur is lower than from another fur animal, and starts from 30,000 rubles. The maximum price can reach 100,000 rubles, but these are usually long products, not rarely designer ones. The main aspects that affect the cost include the quality of the skins, the season, the breed of the squirrel and the model of the fur coat. Therefore, a short fur coat from summer fur will cost inexpensively, and if it is insulated, it is perfect even for a cold winter.
How to choose?
To get a really high-quality fur coat that will last more than one season, you need to know how to choose it right, and what you should pay attention to:
- Fur. It should be uniform, thick and of the same length. You can slightly pull a few villi to check their strength, if they remain between the fingers, then this product should not be taken.
- Stitches. Squirrel is a small animal, therefore, for the manufacture of a fur coat requires a minimum of 70 skins that are sewn into a single product. Before buying fur clothing, it is important to inspect the seams to make sure their quality.
- Hardware. Clasps, buttons and decor should be sewn, not glued, otherwise the fur will begin to go bald in places of fastening.
- Lining. It is recommended to choose fur coats lined with natural fabrics, as they have higher strength, are easily erased and do not soar.
As for the choice of model, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the figure, and also not to forget about personal preferences, because a fur coat of fashionable cut with an unusual silhouette is not suitable for every woman.
Care
The durability of a squirrel fur coat largely depends on the proper care of it. As a rule, the manufacturer indicates on the tag a few recommendations for caring for the product, but this is not enough.
Each owner of outerwear made of squirrel fur should know how to care for her:
- when washing, you can not completely immerse the product in water - the fur is cleaned superficially, and very carefully;
- dry only in a hanging position, in the fresh air, but direct sunlight should not fall on a fur coat;
- you can eliminate the formed pellets by carefully combing the pile with a comb;
- the fur coat should be stored on a durable, wide trempel in a clothing cover made of natural material.
It is recommended to give the product to a specialist once a year for repair and cleaning. Thus, it will look like new every season.
